Experimental Officer

Job description

Salary Range:

£33,002.00 - £38,784.00

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Details Specific to the Post

Background and Context

A research Assistant is sought to provide dedicated support to ongoing collaborative research projects. You will be based within the Wound innovation Insttute, undertaking a range of research duties in the area of advanced wound care, as required.

The wound Institute provides a research environment with an international reputation for wound research. The Institute has seen a strong investment by the University in recent years providing state of the art equipment and facilities. This post is directly linked to the ongoing strategic research collaboration between the University of Hull and commercial partners.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post

The post-holder will provide day-to-day research support for commercial projects. You will be expected to utilise a variety of relevant wound methodologies.

GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION

The job duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs at a specific point in time or due to changing needs in the department. Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities listed below.
Overall Purpose of the Role

This post may be suitable for those planning to train and develop their research skills so that they may take on a more senior research post in the future.

Research Staff at this level will assist an individual research leader or team to carry out a particular study or studies.

The research assistant will receive close supervision and direction from more senior colleagues and will receive academic, pastoral support and guidance which may include specific training, career counselling and mentoring.

The main focus of the work will involve the generation or collection of data using standard methods which have been developed by others. The role holder will assist with analysis and interpretation of results and the drafting of research reports and publications.

Applications close at 00:01am of the closing date listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.